Trump reveals he is taking anti-malaria drugs
Trump unexpectedly revealed he was taking hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug that his government experts say is not suitable for fighting nCoV.
"I'm taking hydroxychloroquine right now. I started taking it a couple of weeks ago, actually," US President Donald Trump said during a meeting with restaurant industry executives at the White House on May 18.
"You'd be surprised how many people are taking it, especially frontline health care workers. I happen to take it," Mr. Trump said.
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| US President Donald Trump at a meeting with restaurant industry executives at the White House on May 18. Photo: AFP. |
Trump, who noted he had tested negative for the virus and had no symptoms, said he was taking the drug as a preventative measure. "I take a pill every day," Trump said, adding that he combined the drug with zinc tablets. When asked why, the US president said: "Because I think it's good. I've heard a lot of stories."
